Calling Guatemala from Switzerland: 00 502 [local number].
Quick answer
To call Guatemala from Switzerland, dial 00, then 502, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 502 5123 4567.
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Dialing format
00 502 5123 4567
Exit code • Country code • Local number
Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Guatemala correctly helps your conversation start smoothly. This guide covers the essential dialing steps, including country and area codes that are easy to miss. By the end, you’ll be ready to connect confidently with anyone in Guatemala - whether you’re calling Guatemala City or anywhere else.
Follow these simple steps to make a call to Guatemala from Switzerland
Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for Switzerland.
Dial the country code +502 for Guatemala.
Dial the local phone number in Guatemala (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Full format: 00 502 [local number] - For example: 00 502 612 345 678
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Calling Code
+502
Capital of Guatemala
Guatemala City
Region
Americas (Central America)
Currency of Guatemala
Guatemalan quetzal (Q)
Guatemala Time Zones
UTC-06:00
Current time
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Guatemala is --
Guatemala, located in Central America, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Guatemala City, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 18M.
The official currency is the Guatemalan quetzal (Q). When calling Guatemala, the country code is +502. The country observes the UTC-06:00 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include Spanish.
Population
18M
Population Rank
#69 of 230
Language Footprint
Spanish
Time Zone Footprint
UTC-06:00
City/Area Code Coverage
7 locations listed
Dial Code Status
Exclusive code in dataset
Guatemala currently has a 8-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +502.
Exit Code in Switzerland
00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))
Switzerland Country Code
+41
Route Dialing Pattern
00 502 5123 4567
Capital Time Difference
7h destination behind
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
16:00-23:59 and 00:00-01:00
Currency Pair
Swiss franc (Fr.) -> Guatemalan quetzal (Q)
Primary languages: Switzerland (French, Swiss German, Italian, Romansh) and Guatemala (Spanish).
Shared language overlap: No direct overlap in primary language list. Primary timezones: Switzerland (UTC+01:00) and Guatemala (UTC-06:00).
Use this route profile to plan a real call from Switzerland to Guatemala, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.
From
Switzerland
To
Guatemala
For dialing this route, callers in Switzerland usually start with 00 or the plus sign, then dial +502 before the local Guatemala number.
Switzerland's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC+01:00, while Guatemala's is UTC-06:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 16:00-23:59 or 00:00-01:00.
Switzerland callers are represented by CH/CHE, with Bern as a capital reference point, Western Europe, 9.1M people, Swiss franc (Fr.), and primary language context of French, Swiss German, Italian, Romansh.
Origin exit prefix: 00 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +41. Origin time zones: UTC+01:00.
Guatemala is represented here by GT/GTM, Guatemala City, Central America, about 18M people, Guatemalan quetzal (Q), and primary language context of Spanish.
Destination calling code: +502. Destination time zones: UTC-06:00. Rate check: check live price before dialing.
This route combines Switzerland's outbound dialing rules with Guatemala's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 7h destination behind, and the recommended origin-time window is 16:00-23:59 or 00:00-01:00.
Dialing sequence: 00 502 local number. Business-hour window: 16:00-23:59 or 00:00-01:00. Time relationship: 7h destination behind.
Destination market: Guatemala is in Central America, with Guatemala City as a main administrative center. Calls from Switzerland may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 18M. Primary language context: Spanish. Local billing and everyday prices use Guatemalan quetzal (Q).
Route context: Switzerland is listed in Western Europe with a population of about 9.1M; Guatemala is listed in Central America with about 18M. The main listed languages differ: Switzerland (French, Swiss German, Italian +1 more) and Guatemala (Spanish). Currency context also changes across the route: Swiss franc (Fr.) in Switzerland and Guatemalan quetzal (Q) in Guatemala.
| City / Region | Area Code | Full Dialing Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Basse Terre | 502-81 | +502-81 [local number] |
| Capesterre | 502-86 | +502-86 [local number] |
| Gosier | 502-84 | +502-84 [local number] |
| Grand Bourg | 502-97 | +502-97 [local number] |
| Jarry | 502-26 | +502-26 [local number] |
| Pointe A Pitre | 502-8 o | +502-8 o [local number] |
| Pointe A Pitre | 9 | +9 [local number] |
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